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Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant

The Kids Fund Inc

Funding Amount

$20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • In Dane County
  • In Dane County who face special challenges (economic, developmental, physi

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Must attach IRS Determination letter
  • Cannot be a private foundation per IRS classification
  • Cannot be religious organizations unless services are non-doctrinal and in specified areas of interest

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Submissions after deadline will not be considered

Overview

Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant

Award Amount: $20,000 (one-time grant)

Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin

Focus Areas: Youth mental health services and sustainable investments

Description: This one-time $20,000 grant is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous donor committed to strengthening youth mental health in Dane County. The grant is designed to support sustainable investments that enhance the quality, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness of youth mental health services.

Eligible Uses: Funding is intended for meaningful improvements such as:

  • Equipment

  • Technology

  • Facility upgrades

  • Professional training

  • Program development
  • Investments should create lasting impact beyond a single year.

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a tax-exempt public charitable organization (501(c)(3))

  • Must attach IRS Determination letter

  • Services must primarily benefit children and youth residing in Dane County who face special challenges (economic, developmental, physical, and/or social)

  • Cannot be a private foundation per IRS classification

  • Cannot be religious organizations unless services are non-doctrinal and in specified areas of interest
  • What They Don't Fund:

  • Multi-year commitments

  • Individuals

  • Schools

  • Endowments

  • Debt retirement
  • Application Requirements:

  • Each budget category must be specific and clear

  • Must include a method for evaluating the impact of funded activities

  • Submissions after deadline will not be considered
  • Contact Information:
    The Kids Fund
    1901 Fish Hatchery Rd
    Madison, WI 53713
    President: Eve Galanter (eve.galanter@gmail.com)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant Application Form
    2. Submit by the stated deadline (postmarked/emailed)
    3. Include required materials:
    - Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) Determination letter
    - Organizational mission and purpose statement
    - Current annual budget information
    - Sources of support and percentages
    - Project title and amount requested
    - Two-sentence summary of project, goals, and participant numbers
    - Detailed project summary including:
    - Specific activities and experiences
    - How grant will improve youth mental health services
    - Outcomes sought and data collection methods for assessing success
    - Participant characteristics and selection process
    - Detailed budget breakdown by category
    - Other funding sources and amounts for the project

    Note: Form submission currently disabled on website.

    What The Kids Fund Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    4
    Total given
    $25K
    Median grant
    $6,250
    Range
    $5,500–$6,500
    • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsmental-healthyouth-programs

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